An upbeat Stephane Robin said that "2013 was excellent at the restaurant and 2014 is even better".

He said: "This is our busiest year since we opened 33 years ago."

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland's only two Michelin star restaurant and Mr Robin was commenting on new accounts filed by the restaurant's firm showing that its accumulated profits increased by €80,254 to €356,256 in the 12 months to the end of August last.

Becklock Ltd's cash pile increased by 118pc to €749,471.

Mr Robin said: "The local market is very strong and there are a lot of tourists around. Business is very, very good at the moment. I am very confident in the future."